Africa seeks a balanced partnership with Russia, not just imports, AU commissioner says The continent needs a real transfer of technology and investment from Russia to boost its agricultural sector, Mahmoud Ali Yusuf told Sputnik Africa at the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. Key highlights from the interview: Africa's strategy relies on attracting investment, transferring knowledge and building self-reliance through education and technological capability. While Russia currently supplies wheat and edible oil, Yusuf emphasized the need for mechanized tools and technology to increase productivity. Despite the anti-Russian sanctions and Africa's existing challenges, the partnership is progressing, and Moscow remains one of the continents' most vital partners. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Africa seeks a balanced partnership with Russia, not just imports, AU commissioner says The continent needs a real transfer of technology and investment from Russia to boost its agricultural sector, Mahmoud Ali Yusuf told Sputnik Africa at the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. Key highlights from the interview: Africa's strategy relies on attracting investment, transferring knowledge and building self-reliance through education and technological capability. While Russia currently supplies wheat and edible oil, Yusuf emphasized the need for mechanized tools and technology to increase productivity. Despite the anti-Russian sanctions and Africa's existing challenges, the partnership is progressing, and Moscow remains one of the continents' most vital partners. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.